SEAGALL is a fabulous instrumental band formed in 2003 by Elena Seagalova as a solo project. Later the band of Elena Seaglova, who is the winner of multiple guitar festivals and is an international endorser of Siggi Braun guitars and ENGL amplifiers, grew together as one full-value band with Alexander Sinitsyn on guitar, Dmitry Shtatnov on bass and Ilya Lipatov on drums and percussions. Musically SEAGALL’s style goes beyond common concepts of instrumental guitar rock music by using elements of funk, fusion, progressive and even oriental and celtic motives. The distinctive character of their compositions is based on the combination of colorful melodies and unusual rhythms that creates a unique sound.

Since its existence SEAGALL shared the stage with many Russian star guitarists like Igor Romanov (Alisa, ex-Zemlyane), Sergey Terentiev (Arteria, ex-Kipelov, ex-Aria), Dmitry Maloletov, Dmitry Chetvergov and Rage virtuoso Victor Smolsky as well. Furthermore they played at many different Russian, independent rock festivals like Belomor Boogie 2009 (Arkhangelsk), Rock-Line 2010 (Perm), Open The Windows 2010 (Sankt Petersburg), Guitar Festival Fifth Generation 2011 (Arkhangelsk-Severodvinsk) and even the unique instrumental music festival Rock-Line 2011 (Vsevolodo-Vilva) together with the best Russian instrumental bands. Since 2005 Elena Seagalova and SEAGALL actively participate in international exhibitions like “Music Moscow” and demonstrate their skills for years on the world biggest international music exhibitions such as PalmExpo in Beijing, Music China in Shanghai, Musikmesse in Frankfurt and even on “NAMM Show” in Anaheim California, which is the most significant trade fair in America. In April 2011 SEAGALL played on Agora Stage which is the main stage of the international music fair Musikmesse in Frankfurt along with international stars like Mattias IA Eklundh, Alex Hutchins, Andy Timmons, Christophe Godin, the Paul Reed Smith Band, Devin Townsend, Rage and the Phil Collins Band. During 2009 SEAGALL’s tracks “The Mood” and “Illusions” from the same-titled album were voted into the Top 10 of the best instrumental tracks on a guitar solo channel of the artist community www.ourstage.com.

The new masterpiece “Hidden Ego” will be released on June 21st and will also be available beyond the borders of Russia for the first time. In songs like “Iron Dragon-Fly” Elena Seagalova describes the feelings of non-human cyber creatures. Sometimes shocking, sometimes powerful and sometimes with an inhuman beauty. The track “Sultry Midday” written by guitarist Alexander Sinitsyn reflects his interest for oriental music. These ideas are developed further in the perfect musical arrangement in the song “Arabian Sands“ and its oriental fragments. The song is about the search for an oasis in the desert and its boundless recurring dunes. Just like the track “Humpty-Dumbty” on the previous album also “Hidden Ego” contains a track which is inspired by Lewis Carrols’ “Alice‘s Adventures in Wonderland“, called “Tweedledum & Tweedledee”. SEAGALL composed a wonderful new instrumental music album that creates impressive pictures in the listeners head. For all eight songs on the album Elena Seaglova and her three congenial musicians pressed every button to present a world-class performance. “Hidden Ego” means full woman power and instrumental fireworks leading to a timeless masterpiece.